Intra-abdominal hemorrhage complicating a balloon atrial septostomy for transposition of the great arteries

In 1966, Rashkind and Miller1 described a non-surgical technique for palliation of transposition of the great arteries by using a balloon-tipped intracardiac catheter to create an atrial septal defect. This method has been frequently employed, as reported by several [see pdf for the Figure] authors2...

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Published in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 289 - 291
Main Authors:	Ehmke, D E, Durnin, R E, Lauer, R M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1970
Subjects:	Cardiac Catheterization - adverse effects Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology Heart Atria Heart Septum Humans Infant, Newborn Male Transposition of Great Vessels - therapy Vena Cava, Inferior - injuries
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